Scientist Functional Biocharacterization and Impurities (All genders)

Evote; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading biotechnology company in Toulouse seeks a Scientist for Functional Biocharacterization focusing on impurities and potency assays. Candidates should hold an MS with relevant industry experience or a BS with extensive background in Life Sciences. The role involves method development, data analysis, and technology transfer in a collaborative environment. Both French and English communication skills are essential. Join us to make healthcare fairer and faster. Competitive conditions and a hybrid model are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and applying biological characterization methods.
• Hands-on experience with plate-based assays and serial dilutions.
• Aseptic technique and tissue culture experience.

Responsabilités

• Perform routine testing of analytical samples.
• Participate in Assay Method development.
• Support technology transfer to Quality Control Laboratory.

Connaissances

Biochemistry

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Bioengineering

Biotechnology

Life Sciences

Impurity & potency methods

Oral and written French

Oral and written English

Formation

MS or equivalent with 0-3+ years’ industry experience

BS with at least 5 years’ relevant industry experience

Outils

Cell-based assays

ELISA

DNA manipulation

qPCR

SPR

BLI

Plate-based assays

Liquid-handling automation

Description du poste

Job Title: Scientist Functional Biocharacterization and Impurities

Location: Toulouse

Department: Process & Product Design

Reports To: Manager Functional Biocharacterization & Impurities (FBI)

We’re excited to share this opportunity as part of the Sandoz acquisition of Just‑Evotec Biologics in Toulouse. Through this opportunity you will impact the lives of hundreds of millions of people through bold ideas supported by an inclusive, agile company culture. Join us to help make healthcare fairer and faster, and help us pioneer access to medicine!

What You’ll Do:

• Perform routine testing of analytical samples (impurity and potency assays) to support process development
• Participate in Assay Method development & Method qualification for monoclonal antibody
• Participate in characterization of early and late stage biotherapeutics (mAbs) using diverse biological assay formats
• Data analysis and presentation
• Support technology transfer to Quality Control Laboratory
• Writing protocols, SOPs, reports & Technical documents
• Working in aseptic environment

Who you Are:

• MS (or equivalent) with 0‑3+ years’ industry experience, or BS with at least 5 years’ relevant industry experience, with degrees in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology or Life Sciences related field
• Experience developing and applying biological characterization methods – Impurity & potency methods (cell‑based assays, ELISA, DNA manipulation & qPCR)
• Experience in SPR & other protein binding kinetic assays i.e. BLI will be a plus
• Hands‑on experience with plate‑based assays and serial dilutions
• Aseptic technique and eukaryotic tissue culture experience
• Use of liquid‑hand‑handling automation applications
• Oral and written French & English communication skills
• Desire to work in a fast, collaborative, and team‑oriented environment

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and, while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state‑of‑the‑art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low‑cost, high‑quality medicines sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills and experience in an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible‑hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.